
Elmore Theodore "Ted" Gundlach
January 29, 1943 - October 21, 2015
Obituary
MADISON/LIVINGSTON-Elmore Theodore (Ted) Gundlach was born at home on Jan. 29, 1943, the son of Theodore and Arlene (Braudt) Gundlach. He passed away from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at his home. Ted was raised in Livingston, Wis. He attended Livingston grade and high school and was in the first class to graduate from Iowa-Grant High School in 1961. Ted joined the U.S. Air Force in 1964 and served until 1968. He married Lila Millard in August 1968. Together they had three children. Ted went to work for Sub Zero Freezer Co. Inc. in 1968, and retired 40 years later in 2008. Ted is survived by his wife, Lila; children, Jennifer (Andy) Larson of Brooklyn Wis., Troy of Madison, and Amy of Madison; grandchildren, Kevin and Karah Gundlach and Connor Larson; his mother, Arlene Gundlach; sisters, Gloria (George) Tanner of Missouri City, Texas, and Abby (Jack) Lindner of Lancaster, Wis.; brother, David (Janet) Gundlach of Montfort, Wis.; brother-in-law, Neil Millard of Livingston, Wis.; and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at LIVINGSTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 415 W. Woodward St., Livingston, Wis., at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. Burial will follow at Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family wishes to thank the Carbone Cancer Center, 1 S Park St, Madison, especially, Dr. Hegeman and nurse, Sandy and the rest of his staff, as well as the staff at Heartland Hospice. Ted will be remembered as a very loving and caring man who had a strong will and a determination to do it his own way. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Oct 25, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Mon Oct 26, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Livingston United Methodist Church • 415 W. Woodward St., Livingston, WI null
Service
Mon Oct 26, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Livingston United Methodist Church • 415 W. Woodward St., Livingston, WI null
Photos
No photos of Elmore have been shared yet.
Memories
DB
D. Berny
Other •
God's speed Ted. ..good men are hard to find. ..and it will always remain a great pleasure to call you friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ..your family and friends. Thank you for sharing your time on this good earth with us.
CK
Chris Koyen
Other •
Lila and family,
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Chris Koyen
R
Robin
Other •
You were a good man and a great friend Ted. My thoughts are with you and your family. Robin
BB
Barb Bilz
Other •
Lila and family,
I immediately burst into tears when I saw that Ted had passed in the newspaper. I can say he was my #1 favorite patient in my time at the clinic in Madison. I loved to pick on him and talk with all of you when you came in... And even after I left the clinic I tried to still keep in touch and am SO glad I was able to come in and see you all & surprise and hug Ted just a few short weeks ago. He was a great man - reminded me alot of my own Dad. I hope to come to visitation on Sunday, but cannot make it on Monday because of work. Please know that my heart is breaking with you and you have all of my thoughts, prayers and love right now...
Take care,
Barb Bilz
CA
Carol L. Anderson
Other •
Lila and Family: May you savor the memories of the many years you shared. Take time to sift and sort as memories are a gift that remains throughout one's life. Ted was a special person and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol L. Anderson
TF
Terri Fiore
Other •
Lila and family, I was so very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I considered him a good friend. We had a lot of laughs which he did so well. He was kind and caring and I want you to know my thoughts are prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Terri